Taxi from Crowne Plaza Amsterdam — South
to Schiphol.
George Gershwinlaan 101, 1082 MT Amsterdam · 11 km / 16 min by car
Crowne Plaza Amsterdam — South
Crowne Plaza Amsterdam — South sits at the heart of Zuidas, the city's purpose-built business district, where glass office towers, the WTC Amsterdam complex, and the RAI conference centre define the skyline. The hotel is a 4-star property on George Gershwinlaan 101, built to serve the steady flow of corporate guests visiting the surrounding headquarters of ABN AMRO, ING, and the Zuidas legal and consulting firms. Rooms lean functional rather than decorative — large work desks, blackout curtains for jet-lagged executives, and a fitness centre that stays open late for travelers on shifted time zones. The ground-floor brasserie and bar fill up most weekday evenings with attendees from nearby conferences at the RAI. Most stays here are tied to a calendar: a two-day strategy meeting at the WTC, a quarterly board visit, a panel at a Zuidas law firm, or an exhibition at the RAI. That rhythm makes a private chauffeured airport transfer the natural fit. Schiphol is 11 km away, roughly 16 minutes by car via the A10 west and the short A4 link — close enough that guests can leave the hotel after a 7 a.m. breakfast and still make a 9 a.m. flight. AmstelCab's Business, First, and Van class vehicles all include a suited chauffeur, meet & greet, bottled water, phone chargers, and a 60-minute complimentary wait, which matches the way Zuidas travelers actually move: out of a meeting, into the car, on a flight.
Your AmstelCab chauffeur will meet you at the main entrance of Crowne Plaza Amsterdam — South on George Gershwinlaan, directly in front of the sheltered drop-off lane by the lobby doors. For Business and First class bookings, the chauffeur will step inside the lobby with a name card and assist with luggage out to the car. If you're checking out, the front desk and bell stand are a few meters from the door, so the handover is seamless. Your chauffeur will text 10 minutes before arrival and confirm pickup point.
Choose your direction & class
All prices are flat. No surge, no hidden fees. Add a flight number for arrivals and we track your landing automatically.
Crowne Plaza Amsterdam — South → Schiphol Airport (departures)
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Schiphol Airport → Crowne Plaza Amsterdam — South (arrivals)
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
No upgrades, no upsells
All of this comes with every Business, Van, First Class and Ultra booking.
For arrivals at Schiphol: add your flight number when booking and we'll track your landing automatically. Your chauffeur is in the arrivals hall with a name sign, ready for you. US-bound carriers (Delta, United, American) often face long passport-control queues; we recommend adding 40 minutes buffer time so your chauffeur waits exactly when you exit.
The neighborhood around the hotel
Zuidas is Amsterdam's modern business quarter, wedged between the A10 ring road and the rail corridor that carries Amsterdam Zuid station. The district is unlike the historic centre — wide boulevards, tram line 5 running along Parnassusweg, glass-and-steel towers, and almost no canals to navigate. That makes pickups straightforward: drivers can pull up directly outside the door without circling for parking or threading through pedestrian zones. Guests choose Zuidas for proximity to the WTC, the RAI, and the international law and finance offices clustered around Gustav Mahlerplein. For airport runs, the location is hard to beat: the A10 entrance at the Buitenveldertselaan junction puts the car onto the motorway within four minutes, and from there it's a straight shot via the A4 to Schiphol. Morning eastbound traffic on the A10 can be heavy, but the westbound airport direction usually moves freely even at 8 a.m.
Frequently asked questions
Does Crowne Plaza Amsterdam — South have a dedicated taxi drop-off zone for departures?
Yes. The Crowne Plaza Amsterdam — South entrance on George Gershwinlaan has a short drop-off lane directly in front of the main doors, sheltered by the building's overhang. It comfortably fits a Business sedan or V-Class van for luggage loading. During the 8:00–9:30 morning rush, expect other guests checking out at the same time, so we recommend pre-booking your AmstelCab transfer the night before.
How early should I leave Crowne Plaza Amsterdam — South for an international flight at Schiphol?
For non-Schengen international departures from Schiphol, we recommend leaving Crowne Plaza Amsterdam — South three hours before takeoff. The drive itself is only 16 minutes via the A10 and A4, but Zuidas morning traffic between 7:30 and 9:00 can add 15 minutes, and Schiphol security queues at terminals 1 and 3 are unpredictable. For Schengen flights, 2.5 hours is usually comfortable.
Can my AmstelCab driver wait inside the lobby if my meeting at the WTC runs late?
Yes. If you booked an AmstelCab transfer from Crowne Plaza Amsterdam — South, your chauffeur can wait in the ground-floor lobby seating area near reception once the car is parked. Standard included wait time is 60 minutes from the booked pickup time. The hotel concierge is used to private drivers, so simply mention your AmstelCab booking reference at the front desk on arrival.
How does the meet & greet work for arrivals?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall at Schiphol with a sign showing your name. There's 60 minutes of complimentary waiting time from the moment you land. If you add your flight number we track delays automatically, so there is no need to message.
What is your cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup. Inside that window, we charge the full fare since the chauffeur is already en route. You can move the booking to a different time for free.
Which vehicle types are available?
Business Class (Mercedes EQE, E-Class, BMW i5, 5-Series), Van Class (Mercedes V-Class, EQV), First Class (Mercedes EQS, S-Class, BMW i7) and Ultra (Mercedes-Maybach S-Class). Ultra has a fixed price between Amsterdam and Schiphol; other Maybach rides are arranged via WhatsApp.
Keukenhof, Giethoorn or Delft — your chauffeur collects you at Crowne Plaza Amsterdam — South and the car stays with you all day.
The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class with chauffeur, for arrivals that should feel like one.
Meetings, dinners or an evening out from your hotel — the car waits where you are.
Your chauffeur waits inside the arrivals hall, holding an iPad with your name.
We track your flight from the moment you book. The first 60 minutes after landing are included, so slow baggage costs you nothing, and your chauffeur messages you around landing. They take the luggage and walk you to the car in the Privium section at the front of P1, directly opposite the terminal — a covered walk of about two minutes. Nobody is sent upstairs to find a car at Departures.